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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204,605.96, 282,370.40 and 124,036.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204,605.96, 282,370.40 and 124,036.88 is: 171,179.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,605.96 : 282,370.40 = 124,036.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,605.96/282,370.40 = 124,036.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,605.96x = 282,370.40 × 124,036.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,605.96x = 35,024,341,388.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,024,341,388.32/204,605.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171,179.48

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